BJP s second leader killed in Bihar within 12 hours, Modi criticises NitishBharatiya Janata Party's Bihar vice-president Visheshwar Ojha was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Arrah area on Friday evening. According to ANI, Ojha was returning from a wedding when some unidentified assailants fired at him and fled the scene. Ojha's driver and a man also got injured in the incident. Criticising the Bihar government for failing to curb crime,BJP leader Sushil Modi said, "Chief Minister is only attending meetings to control Law and Order but criminals are out of control."

First signs of anti-BJP front in UP emerge as Nitish meets RLD chief On the sidelines of a function attended by a galaxy of political leaders on Monday,Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar initiated the task of firming up pre-poll alliances of secular parties in the run up to the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections scheduled in 2017,and held an exclusive meeting with Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) leader Ajit Singh. With the RLD having been decimated in the last parliamentary elections,held in the backdrop of the communal violence in Muzaffarnagar,Singh is understood to have expressed keenness to associate with the anti-BJP coalition that Kumar has proposed,sources said.

Patna HC stays Nitish Kumar govt s publicity blitzkrieg The Patna High Court on Tuesday ordered a stay on Bihar government s mega promotion and campaign drive Badh Chala Bihar. The court pulled up the state government for violating the Supreme Court provisions against the use of photographs of the state chief minister in campaign material,including the just-released annual report card of the Nitish Kumar government. A division bench of the high court ordered the stay acting on a petition filed by Nagrik Jagran Manch convenor Shiv Prakash Rai.

Development of Bihar is our prime agenda: PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said development is the panacea for all problems related to poverty and unemployment. He expressed satisfaction that there is now a general agreement on this aspect,and states are even becoming competitive with regard to development. He said India will progress only through the development of the States,and for this the Centre and States have to work together.

Spurned by lover,man shoots wife,sprays bullets on cops A middle-aged man,who could be mentally challenged,shot his wife dead and then fired several shots at the police force that went to arrest him.It took almost four hours for the men-in-uniform and trained commandos to tame the man who was shot at before being controlled. Upendra Yadav,a resident of Gwal Tola locality under Fulwari police station,is being treated at Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH). He had been married for 8-10 years. Apparently,he fell in love with another woman after marriage but was spurned by her.

Will ban alcohol in Bihar if voted back to power, says Nitish KumarChief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday promised to make Bihar a dry state if he is voted to power once again. The prohibition pledge was made by Nitish in a packed auditorium, where a good number of women were in audience. The chief minister was taking part in a programme on the role of women in issues such as health, nutrition and sanitation. The programme is being jointly implemented by the state government and the Department for International Development (DFID), UK.

Nitish Kumar extremely hurt over Amartya Sen s exit from Nalanda UniversityNitish Kumar is extremely distressed at Amartya Sen demitting the post of chancellor of Nalanda University because of,what the chief minister feels,a well-orchestrated design to sabotage the Nobel prize-winning economist s vision for the revival of India s glory,JDU member of Parliament Pavan Kumar Varma told The Telegraph.

Nitish to PM: Clear air on conversionsSenior JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar on Friday "blamed" the BJP for stalemate in Parliament and suggested to Prime Minister Narendra Modi that his words on controversial issues threatening secular fabric of the country would rather enhance his stature.

Manjhi’s son-in-law says he serves him in personal capacityBihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's son-in-law, who was recently removed as his Personal Assistant after it was found his appointment violated rules, was on Monday spotted in an official programme of the CM where he said he still rendered "service" to him in personal capacity.

Katihar rape cases: Bihar will set up fast-track court, says Jitan Ram ManjhiThe Bihar government will constitute a fast-track court to hear the alleged cases of rape of minor girls in Katihar district, Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said on Wednesday. Manjhi, who was here to attend a function at Kabir Moolgadi Mutt at Kabirchaura, said the incidents were "unfortunate and horrific".

Bihar BJP to field Muslims in 2015 electionsThe state BJP has decided to give tickets to aspirants from the Muslim community in large numbers to contest the Bihar assembly elections due next year. Former deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi disclosed the party's stance towards Muslim representation in the state assembly on its tickets.

Dreaded gangster arrested in BiharA gangster with arms and ammunition was arrested from Naugachhia in Bhagalpur district, police said on Wednesday. On intelligence inputs, gangster Ashok Yadav was arrested in a special operation late last night, Additional Superintendent of Police Ramashankar Rai said.

JD(U) may oust Manjhi as Bihar CMSpeculation is rife in Bihar's political circles over the possible ouster of Jitan Ram Manjhi as the chief minister after he said his days in the office are numbered. The speculation gained strength a day after Manjhi said his days in office.

BJP leader shot dead in BiharA BJP leader was shot dead allegedly by unidentified persons near Krishna theatre here, police said today. The incident took place last evening when Srikant Bharti (42) was riding a bike on his way back home in Sonal Toli locality after attending a marriage function during which armed assailants on another bike shot him in his head from a close range, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG-Saran Range) Parasnath said.

I may become prime minister one day : ManjhiBihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Wednesday said that he could become the prime minister one day. "I may become the prime minister of the country like I became the chief minister," Manjhi said at an official function.

Cash van driver flees with Rs. 83 lakh bank moneyA cash van driver today fled with Rs. 83 lakh belonging to State Bank of India in Barauni Refinery area in Begusarai district, police said. The incident took place when the money was being taken by a company named CMS for installing it into the ATMs in the area, superintendent of police Manoj Kumar said.

Bihar magistrate posted at Sonepur cattle fair shot deadA Bihar magistrate posted in Asia's largest cattle fair at Sonepur was shot dead while he was returning home from work, police said on Tuesday. Ram Shaloke Roy was killed by unidentified criminals late Monday night near Hajipur.

RJD, JD-U merger likely ahead of Bihar Assembly pollsBihar will witness the biggest political realignment of the decade ahead of the assembly polls in 2015 with likely merger of Lalu Prasad's Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the ruling Janata Dal-United to counter the surging BJP.

Bihar Police files chargesheet in 10 hours in minor’s rapeIt took just 10 hours for Bihar Police to file a chargesheet in a minor's rape case in Bhagalpur district, police said on Tuesday. "We have filed a chargesheet in a record time of 10 hours after the rape of a girl was confirmed by a medical report," Bhagalpur Senior Superintendent of Police Vivek Kumar said.

Boat capsizes in dam, 12 feared deadIn a major tragedy, a boat capsized in the Garhi dam of Bihar's Jamui district on Saturday afternoon. Almost 12 people are feared dead in the Bodies of six people have been fished out and further search operation is on.

7-8 lakh duplicate voters in the state : Bihar CEOAccording to Election Commission estimates around 7-8 lakh duplicate voters exist in the electoral rolls of Bihar, Bihar Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ajay V Naik said on Friday. This is despite the fact that names of around 3.8 lakh duplicate voters were removed from the rolls before Lok Sabha elections held earlier this year.

Nalanda University to provide free education to poor : Amartya SenThe Nalanda University will provide free education to poor students if they qualify on the parameters of the varsity, its Chancellor Prof. Amartya Sen said on Wednesday. The students of poor economic background interested in studying at the Nalanda University will be provided free education.